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time-travel-preparation
Polly's training and knowledge from Research and Mr. Dunworthy reflect the meticulous preparation required for her time-travel mission.
1 chapter across 1 book
Blackout (2011)Connie Willis
Chapter 25
In this chapter, Polly navigates the aftermath of a bombing raid in London during the Blitz, struggling through damaged transportation and streets to reach Oxford Street. She secures a junior shop assistant position at Townsend Brothers despite the chaos and challenges of wartime retail, including strict supervisors and air raid interruptions. The chapter highlights her adaptation to the harsh realities of wartime London and her efforts to maintain composure and competence amid ongoing air raids.